Question

a mosquito has a diploid number of 6. how many chromosomes are in the sperm of a mosquito? o 3 o 6 o 12 o 24

Explanation:

Step1: Recall haploid vs diploid

Sperm is a gamete, which is haploid. Haploid number ($n$) is half of diploid number ($2n$).

Step2: Calculate haploid number

Given diploid number ($2n$) = 6. So haploid number $n=\frac{2n}{2}=\frac{6}{2}=3$.

Answer:

3 (corresponding to the option "3")